Fox Route

Khustain Nuruu - Orkhon Valley - Elsen Tasarkhai

Duration: 7 Days
Distance: 950 Kilometers

The Best Way To Explore The Gobi Desert

The Camel Route will bring you to Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia. Experience the fastest growing desert in the world, photograph the two humped Bacterian camelas and drive through the magical steppes to visit Mongolia's highest waterfalls and the famous Monastery in Kharkhorin to get plenty cultural insights.

With The Best Gears / Features

Up to 4 people travel in a 4x4 UAZ Patriot or Toyota Landcruiser

SIXT airport shuttle (arrival & departure), shopping guide and internet SIM card included

Pre-arranged hotels, ger, camps and meetings with nomads and the famous Camel Herders

Comfortable iKamper roof top tent and extended Petromax cooking gear

Day 1 Ulaanbaatar

After landing you'll be picked up by one of our Followthetracks/ SIXT staff members - simply look out for the sign in the arrival hall. You'll be brought to a 3* hotel in Ulaanbaatar and handed out a local SIM card with call and internet package. Explore the vibrant City of Ulaanbaatar before the road adventure starts.

Day 2 Khustain Nuruu

Explore this national park, which is part of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves and is on the list of World Biosphere Reserves. But this is only the second day of your trip. Get ready for the next part of your trip!

Day 3 Ugii Lake

Ready for your third day in Mongolia? Welcome to the Ugii lake! A beautiful freshwater lake among the mountainous steppes and grassy lands of central Mongolia. Covered with snow for part of the year, and home to a rich diversity of fish and birds.

Day 4 Karakorum / Orkhon Valley

Karakorum was Chinggis Khan's capital and therefore, between 1235 and 1260, the former center of power of planet earth. You will visit the impressive Erdene Zuu Monastery and if you are lucky, you can watch one of the traditional and very colourful ceremonies in front of the temples. Head further to the north to the Orkhon Valley a World Heritage Site and is representing the evolution of nomadic pastoral traditions spanning more than two millennia.

Day 5 Red Waterfalls

The waterfalls in Orkhon Valley are the highest falls in the country. They are located in the heart of Mongolia, surrounded by volcanic rock formations, vast and - during the summer months - lush and green forests.

Day 6 Elsen Tasarkhai

Are you ready for the last stage of the Gobi Bear Route? Founded in 1733 the Manzushir Monastery is located in the strictly protected area of the Bogd Khan mountain. The best way to enjoy Mongolia on last time and end a trip in peace! Enjoy your last night under the Mongolian stars by the campfire before leaving this incredible country

Day 7 & 8 Ulaanbaatar & Departure

Even the most amazing trip will eventually come to an end, so visit Ulaanbaatar again - or ask us to extend your trip: we have plenty of more things for your to do and places to visit! A SIXT/ Follow The Tracks staff member will pick you up at your hotel on the day of departure and will bring you safely to the airport.

Travel Details

Traveling alone can be fun but sharing all these experiences with friends or family makes it even better! The more people come with you (max. 4 persons per car), the more money each of you saves!

  • 4 Pax - 1,999 EUR p.p. (7,996 EUR)
  • 3 Pax - 2,150 EUR p.p. (6,450 EUR)
  • 2 Pax - 2,250 EUR p.p. (4,500 EUR)
  • 1 Pax - 3,000 EUR p.p.
  • Participants: up to 4
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Distance: 950 kilometers
  • Accommodation during the trip:
Stay 4 nights in hotel

4 nights

Stay 2 nights in traditional Mongolian Ger

2 nights

6 nights wild camping under the stars

6 nights

Things Not Included

Your Mongolia Self-Drive Tour is a package tour where we are organising everything for you in advance and where you will be taken care of from the moment you land in Mongolia. However, there are only a few things which you will organise yourself in advance and while you are on the road. if you have any questions, please check out our FAQ or send us a message.

Flights to and from Mongolia (Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Europe)

Travel insurance and personal VISA costs

Fuel for the 4x4 car rental (ca. 0.97USD/l)

Food (except for hotel breakfast) and personal sleeping bag

Fox Route

June 2022
price from €3,000 EUR per person for 4 person booking

July 2022
price from €3,000 EUR per person for 4 person booking

If none of the above dates does not align with your travel plans, please send us a request.